Conducting an external website scan for indicators of compromise is one of the easiest ways to identify security issues.
While remote scanners may not provide as comprehensive of a scan as server-side scanners, they allow users to instantly identify malicious code and detect security issues on their website without installing any software or applications.…
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ReliaQuest has observed 246% more business email compromise (BEC) attempts over the past year; this highlights the growing risk of fraud or other damage caused by cyber attacks, relevant to all sectors and countries.We have developed an advanced detection approach for organizations to identify and counter BEC, surpassing traditional methods by dynamically identifying anomalies.…ESET Research has recorded a considerable increase in AceCryptor attacks, with detections tripling between the first and second halves of 2023.
In recent months, researchers registered a significant change in how AceCryptor is used, namely that the attackers spreading Rescoms (also known as Remcos) started utilizing AceCryptor, which was not the case beforehand.…
A new client recently came to us reporting seemingly random pop ups occurring on their website. While it was clear that there was something amiss with the website it was difficult to reproduce the issue. However, by inspecting our server side scanner logs we were able to locate the source of the unwanted behavior — and it turned out to be a remarkably interesting JavaScript injection related to a massive malware campaign that we internally call Sign1.…
Last year ESET published a blogpost about AceCryptor – one of the most popular and prevalent cryptors-as-a-service (CaaS) operating since 2016. For H1 2023 we published statistics from our telemetry, according to which trends from previous periods continued without drastic changes.
However, in H2 2023 we registered a significant change in how AceCryptor is used.…
This blog details Darktrace’s investigation into the Pikabot loader malware, observed across multiple customers in 2023. In an October 2023 incident, Darktrace identified Pikabot employing new tactics that may have bypassed traditional security measures. With Darktrace’s support, the customer was able to contain the attack and prevent it from escalating into a ransomware infection.…
Web browsers are some of the programs most commonly and frequently used by PC users. Users generally use browsers to look up information, send and receive emails, and use web services such as shopping. This is the case for both individual users and employees conducting business in companies.…
Generative AI exploded in popularity not too long ago but its influence on text and media creation is already undeniable. AI content is becoming ubiquitous on the internet, and this technology is slowly seeping into real life, impacting sectors such as healthcare, finance, agriculture, and education.…
The data privacy company Onerep.com bills itself as a Virginia-based service for helping people remove their personal information from almost 200 people-search websites. However, an investigation into the history of onerep.com finds this company is operating out of Belarus and Cyprus, and that its founder has launched dozens of people-search services over the years.…
The fraudulent activities take place across online platforms.
Travel
Fake vacation packages which offer hidden fees or non-existent accommodations.
Utility
Impersonating utility companies to demand immediate payment or threaten with service disconnection.
Tricking individuals into unwanted subscriptions or memberships by offering free trials that automatically convert into paid subscriptions.…
Did you know we’re running a Bug Bounty Extravaganza again?
Earn over 6x our usual bounty rates, up to $10,000, for all vulnerabilities submitted through May 27th, 2024 when you opt to have Wordfence handle responsible disclosure!
On March 1st, 2024, during our second Bug Bounty Extravaganza, we received a submission for a Privilege Escalation vulnerability in miniOrange’s Malware Scanner, a WordPress plugin with more than 10,000+ active installations, and our Wordfence Threat Intelligence team identified the same vulnerability in miniOrange’s Web Application Firewall, a WordPress plugin with more than 300+ active installations.…
A threat actor has unveiled “Hell Paradise,” an online platform offering access to vulnerable government websites and associated data, organized by country. The actor has categorized vulnerabilities and data by country, with an initial listing of 49 nations. Currently, there are over 1000 vulnerable government sites available, categorized into three groups: Vulnerabilities, Exposed Git repositories, and Exposed Environment files.…
Written by World Watch team from CERT Orange Cyberdefense (Marine PICHON, Vincent HINDERER, Maël SARP and Ziad MASLAH) and Sekoia TDR team (Livia TIBIRNA, Amaury G. and Grégoire CLERMONT)
TL;DRResidential proxies are intermediaries that allow an Internet connection to appear as coming from another host; This method allows a user to hide the real origin and get an enhanced privacy or an access to geo-restricted content; Residential proxies represent a growing threat in cyberspace, frequently used by attacker groups to hide among legitimate traffic, but also in a legitimate way; The ecosystem of these proxies is characterised by a fragmented and deregulated offering in legitimate and cybercrime webmarkets; To obtain an infrastructure up to several million hosts, residential proxies providers use techniques that can mislead users who install third-party software; With millions of IP addresses available, they represent a massive challenge to be detected by contemporary security solutions; Defending against this threat requires increased vigilance over the origin of traffic, which may not be what it seems, underlining the importance of a cautious and informed approach to managing network traffic; This joint report is built on extensive research from Sekoia.io…European Union lawmakers gave final approval to the 27-nation bloc’s artificial intelligence law Wednesday, putting the world-leading rules on track to take effect later this year.
Lawmakers in the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of the Artificial Intelligence Act, five years after regulations were first proposed.…
Snake Keylogger is a Trojan Stealer that emerged as a significant threat in November 2020, showcasing a fusion of credential theft and keylogging functionalities. Developed using .NET, its arsenal includes keystroke logging, harvesting stored credentials, and capturing screenshots. Moreover, it exhibits an adeptness in gathering clipboard data, browser credentials, and conducting system and network reconnaissance.…
In late 2022, 4 ransomware strains were discovered that are derived from Conti‘s leaked ransomware strain. One of them was Meow ransomware. The operation of this crypto-ransomware was observed from late August to the first half of September 2022 and persisted until February 2023. In March 2023, a free decryptor for the Meow ransomware was released, leading to the cessation of their operation.…
MASEPIE, a new backdoor replacing Headlace to facilitate follow-on actions. In addition to MASEPIE, ITG05 developed another new backdoor dubbed OCEANMAP. X-Force analysis revealed the code basis of CREDOMAP was likely used in the creation of OCEANMAP. In place of CREDOMAP, ITG05 has opted for the use of a new simplified PowerShell script named STEELHOOK.…
Mar 08, 2024NewsroomInteroperability / Encryption
Meta has offered details on how it intends to implement interoperability in WhatsApp and Messenger with third-party messaging services as the Digital Markets Act (DMA) went into effect in the European Union.
“This allows users of third-party providers who choose to enable interoperability (interop) to send and receive messages with opted-in users of either Messenger or WhatsApp – both designated by the European Commission (EC) as being required to independently provide interoperability to third-party messaging services,” Meta’s Dick Brouwer said.…
It’s that time of the year when not only do you have to be worried about filing your federal taxes in the U.S., you must also be on the lookout for a whole manner of tax-related scams.
These are something that pop up every year through email, texts, phone calls and even physical mail — phony promises to get your tax return back faster, file your taxes “easy and free” or maximizing your possible return.…